Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

Sociology of Sport Journal- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.

Abbreviation: Sociol. Sport J.




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

2.58

SJR

 0.881

h-Index

 74

Rank

 5970

Important Details

Title Sociology of Sport Journal
Standard Abbreviation Sociol. Sport J.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Sports Science (Q2)
Impact Score 2.58
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.881
h-index 74
Overall Rank 5970
Publisher Name Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.
Publication Country United States
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 15432785, 07411235
Coverage and History 1986, 1995-2026
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
400

About Sociology of Sport Journal


Sociology of Sport Journal is a journal published by Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.. This journal covers the area[s] related to Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Sociology and Political Science, Sports Science, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1986, 1995-2026. The rank of this journal is 5970. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 2.58, 74, and 0.881, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 15432785, 07411235.

The best quartile of Sociology of Sport Journal is Q1. This journal has received a total of 400 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Sociology of Sport Journal Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Sociology of Sport Journal is 2.58. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 2.58

It is decreased by a factor of around 0.07, and the percentage change is -2.64% compared to the preceding year 2024, indicating a falling trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Prediction of Sociology of Sport Journal Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Sociology of Sport Journal is 2.58. If a similar downward trend continues, IS may decrease in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Sociology of Sport Journal. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 2.58
2024 2.65
2023 2.14
2022 1.87
2021 2.17
2020 1.59
2019 2.81
2018 1.66
2017 1.32
2016 0.91
2015 1.36
2014 1.48

Sociology of Sport Journal h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Sociology of Sport Journal is 74. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 74 published articles with more than 74 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




Sociology of Sport Journal ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Sociology of Sport Journal is/are as follows: 15432785, 07411235.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

Sociology of Sport Journal Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Sociology of Sport Journal is ranked 5970 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.881.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


Sociology of Sport Journal Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Sociology of Sport Journal is Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United States. Its coverage history is as follows: 1986, 1995-2026.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of Sociology of Sport Journal is Sociol. Sport J.. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('Sociol. Sport J.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Sociology of Sport Journal


If your area of research or discipline is related to Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Sociology and Political Science, Sports Science, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of Sociology of Sport Journal?

The latest impact score of Sociology of Sport Journal is 2.58. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Sociology of Sport Journal?

The latest h-index of Sociology of Sport Journal is 74. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Sociology of Sport Journal?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Sociology of Sport Journal is 0.881. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Sociology of Sport Journal?

The latest ranking of Sociology of Sport Journal is 5970. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Sociology of Sport Journal?

Sociology of Sport Journal is published by Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.. The publication country of this journal is United States.


What is the abbreviation of Sociology of Sport Journal?

This standard abbreviation of Sociology of Sport Journal is Sociol. Sport J..


Is "Sociology of Sport Journal" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Sociology of Sport Journal is a journal published by Human Kinetics Publishers Inc..


What is the scope of Sociology of Sport Journal?

The scope of Sociology of Sport Journal is as follows:

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Sports Science

For detailed scope of Sociology of Sport Journal, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Sociology of Sport Journal?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Sociology of Sport Journal is/are as follows: 15432785, 07411235.


What is the best quartile for Sociology of Sport Journal?

The best quartile for Sociology of Sport Journal is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Sociology of Sport Journal?

The coverage history of Sociology of Sport Journal is as follows 1986, 1995-2026.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


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Biological Procedures Online Journal BioMed Central Ltd 5480 56 4.51
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Engenharia Agricola Journal Sociedade Brasileira de Engenharia Agricola 18331 34 1.94
Canadian Journal of Mathematics Journal Cambridge University Press 7644 50 0.79
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Sociology of Sport Journal Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 2.58
2024 2.65
2023 2.14
2022 1.87
2021 2.17
2020 1.59
2019 2.81
2018 1.66
2017 1.32
2016 0.91
2015 1.36
2014 1.48



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